When we bow to another person, says Brother Phap Hai, we honor both their goodness and our own.
This Floating World
Zen teacher Joan Sutherland on life’s dreamlike nature and why it should be embraced.
Transforming Anger into Love
A meditation teaching from Thich Nhat Hanh on love.
Sojun Mel Weitsman, founder of Berkeley Zen Center, dies at 91
Sojun Mel Weistman, founder and abbot of Berkeley Zen Center, passed away on Thursday, January 7.
Awakening Fueled by Rage
As a dharma teacher, says Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, she’s told she shouldn’t feel or express rage, but she disagrees.
Beautiful Snowflakes
Norman Fischer on the joy in realizing that we and our world are as passing as falling snowflakes.
Listening Deeply for Peace
Peace will only become a reality when world leaders come to negotiations with the ability to hear the suffering at the root of all conflicts.
Beginning Anew
A meditation instruction by Thich Nhat Hanh on starting over.
Life on the Edge
Buddhist teacher Joan Halifax describes five “edge states” where courage meets fear and freedom meets suffering.
Another New Year
Sitting still in the dark zendo and breathing with others is exactly what Natalie Goldberg needs. On this last night of the year, she wonders what this human life is all about.